Marijuana boost
I would like to endorse the article that Sherry Southe wrote in Monday's Gleaner, June 23. In regards to Jamaica boosting its economy by using hemp (marijuana), Sherry said that it should be legalised. Well, how about using it for garments (cotton). Hemp products are sold all over the world and may I say it's not cheap. Why should we not profit from something that grows all over Jamaica? Instead of burning the fields, we should be cultivating it and employing the best people to train Jamaicans to make whatever possible with this product and not let the Americans and British manipulate us while they themselves are using it to their benefit. What a feel-good factor it would be if we could produce something here in our own backyard that the world wants? Jamaica needs economic rebuilding, why not start there?
- J. Hamilton, delton.hamilton@tube.tfl.gov.uk, Croydon, Surrey, England, Via Go-Jamaica
Loving Jamaica
My name is Donna Williams, I lived in Jamaica for one year and still keep coming back to see my friends and the most beautiful country I have ever seen. It was so pretty to see how the people lived so laid-back. I enjoyed being so free walking in Kingston during the daytime hours but not at night, due to the bad men who came out to fight with guns. Yes, all around the world it is bad with the killing or just stupid people have nothing else to do. Jamaica. I love to call my second home even though I'm just a white person who loves to see how mother earth gives us beauty to enjoy, and how caring and nice warm people there are in Jamaica. I keep on going back and one day I would like to lay my head underneath the coconut tree.
- Donna Williams, donnadwilliams@hotmail.com, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Via Go-Jamaica
Non-Jamaican leaders
Hooray, it appears that there is a consensus. Our political leaders should be strictly Jamaican. Our two most senior political leaders feel that way at least. The boundaries of meritocracy have been made clear. By why stop there? Why invite anyone with an ounce of non-Jamaican in to do anything? Maybe we should reconsider having a foreign coach for the Reggae Boyz too! I think we are straying from the point, there is a tough job to do and we need someone who can deliver. I would even be as bold to say that he does not have to be part Jamaican. I just want to be completely proud to say that is my Jamaica, my home and all are welcome to enjoy it free of fear and worry. A worthy cost to be able to say once again 'Jamaica No Problem'
- Kofi Paris, kofiparis@yahoo.co.uk, London, Via Go-Jamaica
